1967 saw the launch of the fifth generation of Ford's Thunderbird. Having started out as a sporty two-seat convertible, it got plusher with the addition of a back seat in the second generation. With the launch of the Mustang pretty much taking over the sporty niche at Ford, the T-bird swelled up yet again, becoming almost Lincolnesque in its level of luxury appointments.
Unlike the previous unibody 4th gen cars, the new 'Birds were of body-on-frame construction. The convertible model was axed from the lineup, but you could now get a four-door version with some small rear-opening "suicide doors" to allow better access to the rear seat.
The 5th generation cars got a styling makeover that included a prominent beak-like protrusion in the center of the grille. Ad copy played up the luxe aspect, with sales brochures offering a glimpse inside "the rare and private Thunderbird world".
The only engine available was the 429 cubic inch Thunder Jet V-8 with a four-barrel carburetor and 10.5:1 compression ratio, conservatively rated at 360 gross horsepower. It was backed with a three-speed SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic.
This Wimbledon White coupe with added aftermarket stripes was photographed in rural southwest Washington state in June of 2015 using a Nikon Coolpix P7000.
Second photo, I can absolutely hear the car asking if its ass looks big.
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